Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil;

I hate pride and arrogance,

evil behavior and perverse speech.

 When I glance at the clock and the time is 8:13 I always say, "Thank You Jesus."
I don't remember when or why I started this but I guess 8:13 has a special meaning for me.
So when I chose Proverbs 8:13 as the verse of the day I better sit up and pay attention.
The fear of the Lord - to be in awe of the Lord, to revere and respect the Lord.
What do I fear?
-As a child my worst nightmare was always a house fire.
-As I got older, I feared injury or death.
-As a young mother, I feared for my girls.  Wanting them healthy and happy.
-Now that I am older, I fear for their souls.  I have accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior so I don't fear for my soul.  But how deep is their commitment to God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?  It's not a question I can ask over the dinner table. 
But I have learned that we all come to Christ in our own time.  We must trust God to lead them.  I can't force them to go to church or to study and read their bibles.  But I can and will pray!

Proverbs 8:32-36  
“Now then, my children, listen to me;

blessed are those who keep my ways.

33Listen to my instruction and be wise;

do not disregard it.

34Blessed are those who listen to me,

watching daily at my doors,

waiting at my doorway.

35For those who find me find life

and receive favor from the Lord.

36But those who fail to find me harm themselves;

all who hate me love death.”

So I will continue to pray that my girls will find Wisdom so they will find life, life everlasting.